RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

IPSWICH TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2010


WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – OUT 5M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Williamson
Stewards – J. Hackett, T. Quick , G. Palmer
Clerk of Scales – R. Hitchener
Judge – P Chilton, I Schultz
Veterinarian – M. Lenz
Swab attendants – K. Warwick, F. Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – D. Hearn
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

Race 1: RAY BACHMANN REAL ESTATE LAIDLEY QTIS 3YO CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1680M
1st – Driving Reign 2nd – Stephen Got Even 3rd – In A Tangle 4th – Kate’s Message

Near the 1000m KATE'S MESSAGE (L. Cassidy) shifted out to improve and raced wide from that point onwards.

HEATWAVES (B. Evans) overraced for a distance between the 900m until a point approaching the 700m when the rider was forced to check the gelding from the heels of IN A TANGLE (D. Griffin).

Leaving the 600m IN A TANGLE was disappointed for a run when attempting to improve its position between KATE'S MESSAGE and DRIVING REIGN (B. Stewart) and as a result had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DRIVING REIGN.

Race 2: MULGOWIE FARMING COMPANY MAIDEN PLATE – 800M
1st – Looked Sharp 2nd – Dawn Rising 3rd – Touch Me Knott 4th – That’s Harry

Trainer R. Lipp was fined $200 under AR. 140B for failing to submit a gear change by the prescribed time.

TOUCH ME KNOTT (J. Taylor) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

ROCK IT NOW (N. Tomizawa) was slow to begin.

ROCK IT NOW hung out rounding the home turn.

RED SONJA (M. Hughes) hung out badly rounding the home turn and forced BODERY VAREMO (B. Johnson) wider on the track. Trainer J. Mott was advised that a warning was being placed on RED SONJA for its racing manners.

Leaving the 200m RED SONJA improved on to the heels of the tiring STROMBERG GOLD (K. Mizobe) and as a result had to shift out abruptly.

Over the concluding stages STROMBERG GOLD shifted out under pressure whilst losing ground which resulted in TREVALYN GOLD (C. McIver) improving on to that gelding’s heels, obliging the rider to stop riding and alter course.

On pulling up at the conclusion of the event STROMBERG GOLD fell, dislodging apprentice K. Mizobe. Apprentice Mizobe was examined by paramedics and transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for further tests. A veterinary examination of STROMBERG GOLD revealed no abnormalities. Stewards advised trainer P. Sexton that STROMBERG GOLD must undergo a full veterinary examination prior to having a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward and following the 1000m gallop undergo an ECG and an endoscopic examination.

Stewards questioned J. Taylor regarding the performance of TOUCH ME KNOTT. Jockey Taylor stated that the horse raced greenly and hung in throughout the event which resulted in him being unable to fully test his mount over the concluding stages. He further stated that he was of the opinion the horse would be suited to races over longer distances and that he had recommended to connections that the horse would benefit from the addition of blinkers.

Race 3: MULGOWIE HOTEL C,G&E MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M
1st – Certezza 2nd – Steel Zip 3rd –Korvey Choice 4th – Johanne’s Diamond

JOHANNE'S DIAMOND (S. Drake) began awkwardly, losing ground.

CHEVEYO (D. Barron) was slow to begin.

STEEL ZIP (M. Radecker), which laid out under pressure from the top of the straight, shifted out abruptly when struck with the whip approaching the 100m and lost ground.

KORVEY CHOICE (J. Stanley) laid out under pressure in the straight.

Stewards questioned S. Seamer regarding his riding tactics and the performance of THREEBIGRIVERS. Jockey S. Seamer stated that from his wide barrier he was obliged to position the horse further back in the field than he had wished. He added that the horse could not muster sufficient pace to obtain a position closer, however finished the race off well and in his opinion may be looking for races over a longer distance.

Race 4: KEN HOOPER & ASSOCIATES SOLICITORS F&M MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M
1st – Midnight Interlude 2nd – Timely Surprise 3rd – Brazilian Beauty 4th – Snip It Fast

MY OPPORTUNITY, which sustained a laceration to the nearside shoulder, was a late scratching at 2.51 p.m. by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice. On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on MY OPPORTUNITY be refunded, with deductions of 14 cents in the dollar on the face value of win tickets and 13 cents in the dollar on the face value of place tickets to apply. Trainer B. Trimble was advised that he must produce a veterinary clearance for MY OPPORTUNITY prior to its next race start.

FLYIN’ FU (C. Eaton) and LITTLEMISSBIGTIME (C. McIver) were both severely tightened for room at the start and lost ground between YOU’D BETTER (B. Stewart) and OMNIA MUNDA MUNDIS (M. Morris), which began very awkwardly and shifted in.

TIMELY SURPRISE (R. McMahon) jumped away awkwardly and made contact with LIGHT IN THE FIELD (E. Kehoe).

RENA'S BID (J. Taylor) raced wide throughout.

Near the 200m FACTOR FICTION (D. Griffin) shifted out under pressure and forced BRAZILIAN BEAUTY (D. Craven) wider on the track.

Over the concluding stages TIMELY SURPRISE shifted in under pressure resulting in D. Craven (BRAZILIAN BEAUTY) being forced to stop riding.

Stewards questioned B. Stewart regarding the performance of YOU’D BETTER, which performed below market expectations. Jockey Stewart stated that in his opinion after obtaining a good position behind the lead the horse did not travel comfortably and was under pressure from the 600m and in his opinion proved disappointing in the run to the finish. Trainer D. Bell confirmed his disappointment in the performance and gave an undertaking to advise stewards should anything come to light in the coming days which would explain the performance. A post-race veterinary examination of YOU’D BETTER revealed no abnormalities.

Stewards questioned K. Forrester regarding the tactics adopted aboard SNIP IT FAST. Jockey Forrester stated that from the wide alley he was forced to position his mount in a rearward position and that when attempting to improve into the race at the 600m he was held up on the heels of RENA'S BID and was forced to shift to the inside to improve. He indicated that the horse made the home turn awkwardly and had a tendency to lay in in the straight.

Race 5: SUMMER RACING AT THE ITC CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1680M
1st – No Ransom 2nd – Illude 3rd – Istaar 4th – Minashee

Connections advised that NO RANSOM would be ridden in a forward position if circumstances permit. A public announcement was made to this effect. The horse was ridden accordingly.

I FISH (D. Griffin) turned its head on the side as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. Trainer M. Brosnan’s representative Mr A. Bruggemann was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.

LORD THEODORE (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

MINASHEE (E. Kehoe) overraced for a short distance approaching the 1400m.

Apprentice B. Evans, the rider of ISTAAR, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 1400m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of ARABIA (L. Cheshire), which had improved to the inside of ISTAAR, resulting in ARABIA having to be checked and losing its position. Apprentice B. Evans’ licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence at midnight on Saturday, 13 November, and expire following the Ipswich meeting on Friday, 26 November 2010.

DANCE TULIP (W. Clasohm) raced wide throughout.

Stewards questioned B. Steward regarding the performance of SON OF RANIERA. He stated that in his opinion the horse did not muster early speed and as a result was positioned back in the field. He added that when the pace quickened at a point leaving the 700m he was of the opinion that an option to improve into the race may have been open to him to the outside of CASHIUS PAY (K. Forrester), however DANCE TULIP (W. Clasohm) improved to his outside and this resulted in him being held up on the heels of the tiring CASHIUS PAY until a point approaching the 500m when able to improve on the back of LORD THEODORE. He further stated that in his opinion this had a detrimental effect on the finishing position of the horse.

After taking evidence from C. Whiteley, stewards adjourned an inquiry into his riding of ILLUDE from the 400m onwards in order to obtain further evidence.

Race 6: DECEMBER FAMILY RACE DAYS CLASS 1 H’CAP – 1350M
1st – Typhoon Fury 2nd – Shady Outfit 3rd – Tread Lightly 4th – Go Dan Go

When questioned as to the seemingly improved performance of TYPHOON FURY (B. Stewart) today as opposed to the horse’s most recent start, trainer C. Jordan stated that at the Gold Coast on 23 October the horse travelled reasonably well until another runner shifted ground on its inside and after being bumped by that horse TYPHOON FURY appeared to lose interest. He added that the horse today benefited from the addition of blinkers. The explanation was noted.

MYMATEMARTY (B. Evans) was slow to begin.

BON BROOK (N. Evans) was tightened for room at the start between FLEUR DE BAIE (D. Griffin) and HIGH CHANCELLOR (M. Paget), both of which shifted ground.

FLEUR DE BAIE, which raced wide throughout, overraced during the early stages.

CACHACA (M. Radecker) raced wide throughout.

D. Griffin reported that after being caught three wide on FLEUR DE BAIE after the start he attempted to restrain the horse to take a position nearer the rails, however the horse resented being restrained and would not settle, resulting in him being obliged to race wide throughout.

Race 7: MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS 27/11/10 CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1200M
1st – Brav ‘N’ Ample 2nd – Mistersun 3rd – Rioqualo 4th – Scarlett Jo

TICKLE THE KITTY (J. Taylor), SCARLETT JO (B. Evans), TAMITE (L. Cheshire) and RIM OF FIRE (B. Stewart) were all tightened for room on jumping away between HOLDING THE FORT (D. Griffin) and RIOQUALO (C. Whiteley), which shifted in.

TAMITE and ANOTHER DAN (M. Paget) raced wide throughout.

HOLDING THE FORT commenced to overrace near the 800m and had to be steadied.

S. Drake, the rider of MISTERSUN, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that over the concluding stages she permitted her mount to shift in under pressure when not sufficiently clear of SCARLETT JO (B. Evans), which had improved to the inside of MISTERSUN at that stage, resulting in SCARLETT JO being tightened for room to the outside of HER PIC (A. Taylor) and having to be checked from the heels of MISTERSUN. S. Drake’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence at midnight on Saturday, 20 November, and expire at midnight on Wednesday, 1 December 2010.

BRAV ‘N’ AMPLE (B. Abbey), which hung out throughout the event, shifted out under pressure in the straight. B. Abbey was advised that he would be required to stop riding and straighten his mounts in similar circumstances.

A post-race veterinary examination of TAMITE (L. Cheshire) revealed no abnormalities.

Stewards questioned apprentice B. Evans, the rider of SCARLETT JO, in relation to his riding of his mount from the 300m onwards, particularly his failure to pursue a run between HOLDING THE FORT and RIM OF FIRE which appeared open to him at a point leaving the 300m. Apprentice Evans stated that whilst he initially had considered availing himself of this run he elected to shift back to the inside of HOLDING THE FORT as he felt the tight run between HOLDING THE FORT and RIM OF FIRE may have closed and he elected to improve on the back of MISTERSUN, which appeared to be travelling well at that point of the race. Stewards, whilst critical of apprentice Evans’ decision at that point of the race, did not feel that the option to shift back to the inside was unreasonable in the circumstances and no action was token other than to remind him of his obligations under the rules.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees


Fines
Race 2. R. Lipp - $200 – fail to submit gear change by prescribed time – AR. 140B
Suspensions
Race 5. B. Evans – careless riding - 8 mtgs (13.11.10-26.11.10 after ITC mtg) – AR. 137(a)
Race 7. S. Drake – careless riding – 7 mtgs (20.11.10-1.12.10) – AR. 137(a)

Race day injuries/illness
Race 2. K. Mizobe – dislodged from STROMBERG GOLD which fell on pulling up

Adjourned inquiries
Race 7. A. Taylor’s failure to remain for inquiry.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed

All winners, Stephen Got Even, Illude, Mistersun.

Warnings/bars
Race 2. RED SONJA – hung out badly – warning on racing manners
Race 2. STROMBERG GOLD – fell after the finish – full veterinary examination prior to having a 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward and following the 1000m gallop undergo an ECG and an endoscopic examination.
Race 4. MY OPPORTUNITY – sustained laceration, late scratching – vet clearance
Race 5. I FISH – turned head at the start, lost considerable ground – warning on barrier manners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4. OMNIA MUNDA MUNDIS – M. Morris, LIGHT IN THE FIELD – E. Kehoe.

Late scratchings
Race 4. MY OPPORTUNITY – 2.51 p.m. at barriers on vet advice





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